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1015: The Science Behind Setting, and Achieving Your Biggest Goals with Caroline Miller

How to Be Awesome at Your Job

CHAPTER

The Science of Goal Setting

This chapter explores the nuances of effective goal-setting, highlighting the misconceptions around traditional methods such as SMART goals. It discusses the impact of modern parenting and societal expectations on goal management, while illustrating the benefits of learning goals over performance goals, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the chapter addresses the behavioral science behind decision-making noise and grit, advocating for a structured approach to setting ambitious and meaningful objectives.

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